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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Dothan?

$44,170a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Dothan, AL metro area. That is $21.24 an hour or $3,681 a month.

Hourly
$21.24
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
360 of 392
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,510Median: $44,170Highest 10%: $71,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,510$13.71
25th$35,810$17.22
Median$44,170$21.24
75th$58,700$28.22
90th$71,310$34.28

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Columbus, GA$48,830
Birmingham, AL$47,830
Mobile, AL$47,330
Auburn, AL$47,250
Montgomery, AL$47,030
Huntsville, AL$46,840
Decatur, AL$45,740
Daphne, AL$45,720
Tuscaloosa, AL$45,070
Anniston, AL$44,590
Gadsden, AL$42,200
Florence, AL$39,800
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Alabama Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Dothan

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$75,640
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$65,670
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,060
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,800
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$51,600
Millwright$50,630
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$50,500
Heating$46,210
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$45,780
Maintenance and Repair Worker$39,340
Salaries for every job in Dothan, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Dothan?

The median hourly pay in the Dothan, AL metro area is $21.24 ($44,170 a year).

Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Dothan than the national average?

No: $44,170 against $50,620 nationally, 13% less.

How does Dothan compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $45,640, so Dothan pays 3% less.

Where does Dothan rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

360 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Dothan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,310 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.